Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the China-Laos Railway has facilitated significant trade, with over 12 million tons of goods and a value exceeding 50 billion yuan since its operation began in December 2021 [1] - In the first quarter of this year, the customs authority in Kunming reported that 1.508 million tons of goods were imported and exported via the China-Laos Railway, with a total value of 4.19 billion yuan, marking year-on-year increases of 9.2% and 17.5% respectively [1] - The continuous growth in the transportation of goods via the China-Laos Railway indicates a strengthening trade relationship between China and Laos [1]